Top 7 Reasons to Make It a Meta Horizon Holiday
Are you ready to become Deadpool, rock out to Coldplay, and be Kris Jenner’s holiday guest — all without ever leaving your home? Check out our top 7 reasons to make it a Meta Horizon holiday! 👇
With regular updates, new launches, and exciting events, the Meta Horizon app and Meta Quest are truly the gifts that keep on giving. And the experience is more immersive and interconnected than ever before, so adventure with friends is just steps away.
The redesigned Horizon Central is the perfect place to discover new worlds, catch a concert from your favorite headliners, and shop the latest looks — all from a single jumping off point. With a dedicated portal in your home space, you can quickly dive in when you’re ready for action. And thanks to our new Meta Horizon Engine, load and travel times are improved so you can get to the fun faster.
We recently started rolling out the ability to share your worlds made with Hyperscape Capture (Beta), so you can hang out in realistic recreations of physical spaces with friends. And with new music, comedy, sports, games, and more shipped in the past year alone, there’s always something new to explore in Horizon.
1. Epic Gaming Sessions Await
Horizon is home to some of the best IP and biggest VR game releases of the year. It’s AAA quality you can feel, as you step inside new worlds and into the shoes of some of your favorite characters.
Ever dreamed of destroying a helicopter with a jeep? How about using your own amputated limbs as a weapon? Now’s the time. In Marvel’s Deadpool VR, you’ll set out to capture villains from across the Marvel Universe. Strap on those swords, load your guns, pack your grenades, and take Deadpool for a wild ride. Learn more.
In the mood for some tabletop gaming? Look no further than Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked. Experience the magic of D&D like never before in this tactical, cooperative digital board game set in the Forgotten Realms. Command your heroes, unravel sinister plots, and forge mighty alliances in turn-based combat and choice-based storytelling. Learn more.
We’re also rolling out the ability to connect your Discord account to your Meta Horizon profile, so you can automatically share which games, apps, and experiences you’re playing on Quest or the Meta Horizon mobile app directly to your Discord. It’s a great way to share your exploits with your community — and maybe even inspire them to get in the game. Learn more.
2. Best of Quest
This holiday season, it’s easier than ever to find great content. Discover our curated list of Free Hidden Gems. Get social and game together with this month’s More to Explore selections. Explore our Holiday Gift Guide to find the perfect app to share with virtually anyone on your shopping list, from fans of sims and strategy to arcade action, puzzlers, and more. And check out all the top titles and standout hits from this calendar year with Best of 2025.
3. Holiday Harmony: Coldplay, K-Pop, & More
Catch some of your favorite artists’ tours — no matter where you are. Horizon’s new Arena is home to the season’s can’t-miss concerts. And thanks to Meta Horizon Engine, which supports higher concurrency in worlds, the ambiance in Arena is more vibrant and active than ever before.
On December 30 at 11:00 am PT, Coldplay will take over the new Arena with a free concert presented in partnership with iHeartRadio. Fans can get amazing views of Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour: An Immersive Experience, exclusively via the Meta Horizon mobile app on iOS and Android and in VR on Meta Quest. This is your chance to experience the music of Coldplay like never before. Get closer to the action than you’d ever thought possible, feeling the energy of the live show as you take in the breathtaking spectacle — no matter where you happen to be. Learn more and RSVP now for updates.
And in case you missed their VR debuts, we’ve got replays of killer concerts from K-pop sensations RIIZE and STAYC, plus larger-than-life legends like Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Tiësto, Zara Larsson, and more, both in VR and on mobile.
4. Endless Entertainment
With a massive virtual screen and virtually limitless options for 2D and 3D content, Quest is your all-in-one entertainment device you can take with you wherever you go.
Dive into holiday hits on Disney+, Peacock, Prime, and Horizon TV.* Or settle in for some scares that take over your space with Blumhouse Enhanced Cinema. And don’t miss our exclusive 3D clip of Avatar: Fire and Ash ahead of the film’s December 19 theatrical release.
5. Play Your Way in Horizon
Thanks to cross-play, you can switch from the mobile app to your headset and back again without missing a beat. Even better, your friends can join in the fun from their phones while you’re fully immersed in VR, putting yourself in the center of the action. Play at home or on the go — you decide!
From the team behind Super Rumble, Super Strike is a high-flying arcade shooter for mobile and VR where you can complete quests, earn gold, and flex cool weapon skins on your friends. Crush your enemies in Team Deathmatch for up to 10 players or Showdown for 3v3 fast-paced action. Learn more.
DoBig Studio’s worldwide hit game Steal a Brainrot is now available in Meta Horizon! The game is simple: Buy Brainrots. Steal Brainrots. Make money. Buy slaps and gear. Troll your friends. Play on mobile and in your Quest headset.
DressX Fashion Rivals is a competitive fashion styling game that merges fashion, creativity, and community. Players design outfits around themed challenges, mixing and matching clothing and accessories to create standout looks.
Last but not least, the Party Planning Committee invites you to The Office World’s holiday takeover. Check out mini-games and hidden surprises. Hurry before Christmas is canceled.
6. Explore Celebrity Spaces Made With Hyperscape
Step into digital replicas of celebrity homes and working spaces for some holiday magic in new worlds created with Hyperscape. Be Kris Jenner’s holiday guest or check out Tan France's dream closet, Casey Neistat’s NYC studio, Diplo’s recording studio in Jamaica, Jenna Lyon’s festive living room, and Tay Beep Boop's DIY maximalist room. You can even invite others to join the fun! Learn more.
Ready to create your own? All you need is your Quest 3 or 3S headset, the Hyperscape Capture (Beta) app, and a few minutes — no expensive camera rig required.
7. Your Gateway to Endless Possibilities
Horizon gives you access to a massive — and growing! — library of amazing games and interactive worlds, including well-known experiences from other platforms. You can even play some of your favorite console titles via the Xbox app. Enjoy exclusive concerts, premium entertainment, real-time sports, and more. Dive deeper into your favorite fandoms with the hottest IP or connect and create in endless worlds.
There’s never been a better time to step inside Horizon — or to grab a Meta Quest headset. We’ve got a killer Holiday Sale on the Meta Horizon Store, plus bundled offers from the likes of Amazon (includes Gorilla Tag), Best Buy (includes The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners), and Walmart (includes Batman: Arkham Shadow).
Now through 11:59 pm PT on December 31, 2025, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can buy a 128GB Quest 3S bundled with Batman: Arkham Shadow and fan-favorite VR-must-own Beat Saber for just $249.99 USD in select regions.** The bundle also includes a three-month trial to Meta Horizon+ with instant access to a rotating catalog of 50+ games. This exclusive holiday offer is only available to all tiers of Xbox Game Pass subscribers and must be claimed through the Benefits Hub on Xbox console, PC, or mobile. Just click the “claim now” button, and you’ll be directed to a unique URL on meta.com where you can redeem the bundle offer.
But that’s not all! Now through 11:59 pm PT on January 3, 2026, you can save $50 USD off your purchase of a new 128GB or 256GB Meta Quest 3S on meta.com.*** Add in 20% off an Elite Strap, Elite Strap with Battery, Carrying Case, Link Cable, and/or Breathable Facial Interface, and you’ve got yourself the perfect package. And if you’re still holding onto that Quest 2, now’s a great time to upgrade.
With more portals connecting more places in Horizon, you and your party can seamlessly travel to your next destination while staying present in the moment. Where will you go next?
